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Recreational Therapy Symposiums participants

Niar Robinson, Senior Recreational Therapy student presents A Fashion Forward Approach to Recreational Therapy at the symposium

Claire Donohue, Senior Recreational Therapy student speaks at the symposium
Students engage in a group discussion at the Recreational Therapy Symposium

Students engage in group discussion

Nastassja (Nas) Matthew, Senior Recreational Therapy student speaks on What鈥檚 That Sound? Gamers in Recreational Therapy

Ameirha Corbin, Senior Recreational Therapy students presents I Wish My Mom鈥檚 Cancer Journey Had Included Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy students along with Shelly Beaver, Senior Lecturer and Betsy Kennedy, Master Lecturer in Recreational Therapy

Speaker Ameirha Corbin asking questions at the Symposium
(l-r) Shelly Beaver, MS, CTRS; Senior Lecturer in Recreational Therapy, Melody Beck, CTRS; Chesapeake Parks Recreation & Tourism, Cathy Orletsky, CTRS; Norfolk Parks and Recreation and Betsy Kennedy, Ed.M., CTRS; Master Lecturer in Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy Students

Eli Webb, Senior Recreation Therapy student

Riley Dasher Senior Recreational Therapy student explores RT Meets Digital Innovation: Enhancing Life Quality for Older Adults with Dementia Using Online Brain Games

Cathy Orlestsky, CTRS; Norfolk Parks & Recreation


Melody Beck, CTRS, Chesapeake Parks and Recreation & Tourism speaks on sensory friendly zones as a way to education the community about Therapeutic Recreation

Mackenzie (Parker) Byrum and Allyson Hagan, MS, CTRS; The Barry Robinson Center presents Let鈥檚 Gallop Recreational Therapy: Equine Assisted Therapy and Residential Mental Health

Susan V. Hundley, CTRS, QMPH; City of Suffolk Public Schools

Olivia Cheskey, CTRS Sheltering Arms Institute answers questions at the 黑料正能量 Recreational Therapy Symposium
Recreational Therapy Symposiums participants
Niar Robinson, Senior Recreational Therapy student presents A Fashion Forward Approach to Recreational Therapy at the symposium
Claire Donohue, Senior Recreational Therapy student speaks at the symposium
Students engage in a group discussion at the Recreational Therapy Symposium
Students engage in group discussion
Nastassja (Nas) Matthew, Senior Recreational Therapy student speaks on What鈥檚 That Sound? Gamers in Recreational Therapy
Ameirha Corbin, Senior Recreational Therapy students presents I Wish My Mom鈥檚 Cancer Journey Had Included Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy students along with Shelly Beaver, Senior Lecturer and Betsy Kennedy, Master Lecturer in Recreational Therapy
Speaker Ameirha Corbin asking questions at the Symposium
(l-r) Shelly Beaver, MS, CTRS; Senior Lecturer in Recreational Therapy, Melody Beck, CTRS; Chesapeake Parks Recreation & Tourism, Cathy Orletsky, CTRS; Norfolk Parks and Recreation and Betsy Kennedy, Ed.M., CTRS; Master Lecturer in Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy Students
Eli Webb, Senior Recreation Therapy student
Riley Dasher Senior Recreational Therapy student explores RT Meets Digital Innovation: Enhancing Life Quality for Older Adults with Dementia Using Online Brain Games
Cathy Orlestsky, CTRS; Norfolk Parks & Recreation
Melody Beck, CTRS, Chesapeake Parks and Recreation & Tourism speaks on sensory friendly zones as a way to education the community about Therapeutic Recreation
Mackenzie (Parker) Byrum and Allyson Hagan, MS, CTRS; The Barry Robinson Center presents Let鈥檚 Gallop Recreational Therapy: Equine Assisted Therapy and Residential Mental Health
Susan V. Hundley, CTRS, QMPH; City of Suffolk Public Schools
Olivia Cheskey, CTRS Sheltering Arms Institute answers questions at the 黑料正能量 Recreational Therapy Symposium